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BU51 HWW

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,633 mi
Last recorded102,633 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2022 102,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ACE pipes corroded, all pipes.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded near towbar support. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside registration plate lamp dim.

Pass 7 Sep 2021 102,581 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushs have play, not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear body sills have corrosion holes, outside prescribed areas

Engine oil leak

Front cross member has excessive corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside headlamp cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush de-bonded, no excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Nearside rear lower tail lamp lens cracked

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component P.A.S box damp with fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Rear chassis / tow area has corrosion, not excessive

Reverse lamps not working

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 102,581 miles

Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury Rear folding boot step excessively corroded (6.2.8 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushs have play, not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear body sills have corrosion holes, outside prescribed areas

Engine oil leak

Front cross member has excessive corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside headlamp cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush de-bonded, no excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Nearside rear lower tail lamp lens cracked

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component P.A.S box damp with fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Rear chassis / tow area has corrosion, not excessive

Reverse lamps not working

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 102,525 miles

ACE pipes corroded.

NSF foglamp not working.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers corroded and bushes worn/split. (5.3.2 (b))

engine leaking oil.

Fail 29 Jul 2020 102,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

ace pipes corroded

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside headlamp lens cracked.

oil leak

rear chassis corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 101,788 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Nearside rear fog lamp not working

Offside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside headlamp cracked

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box and steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear step bar corroded, strut corroded off

Reverse lamps not working

Fail 6 Dec 2018 101,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coolant level low

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Nearside rear fog lamp not working

Offside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside front side marker lamp inop

Offside headlamp cracked

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box and steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear step bar corroded, strut corroded off

Reverse lamps not working

Traction control warning lamp on

Fail 17 Oct 2018 101,782 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak nearside front joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads getting low.

nearside front fog lamp inop.

nearside rear outer sidelamp inop.

offside front side marker inop

oil leak on engine.

reverse lights not working.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 100,920 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 100,920 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 99,615 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 99,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 98,849 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 98,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 71,398 miles

slight play in steering,slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes,both rear brake pipe's corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 71,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering,slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes,both rear brake pipe's corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2010 68,703 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r indicator lens is cracked

steering has slight play in linkage

Pass 28 Oct 2010 68,703 miles

n/s/r indicator lens is cracked

steering has slight play in linkage

Pass 26 Oct 2009 64,985 miles

front differential leaking

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

slight play in steering linkage and box

Fail 26 Oct 2009 64,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front differential leaking

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

slight play in steering linkage and box

Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,768 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level just above minimum mark in master cylinder

coolant leaking from front of engine under vehicle

unable to see front pads clearly but look low

Fail 13 Oct 2008 61,768 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake fluid level just above minimum mark in master cylinder

coolant leaking from front of engine under vehicle

unable to see front pads clearly but look low

Pass 3 Oct 2007 56,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 52,263 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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BU51 HWW is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 109,579 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 HWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU51 HWW is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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